Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About Stout
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What is a Stout?
Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Belhaven Black Scottish Stout
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Belhaven Black Scottish Stout
◎ Appearance
Pours a deep black color with excellent opacity and minimal light transmission. A thick, creamy tan head forms and persists beautifully, testament to the nitrogenation which creates fine, cascading bubbles. The head retention is impressive and the overall presentation is visually striking.
◌ Aroma
The nose presents prominent roasted malt and dark coffee character with subtle dark chocolate undertones. There's a pleasant grain-forward quality that avoids harshness, complemented by minimal hop presence typical of the style. The overall aromatic profile is inviting and well-balanced without excessive bitterness in the bouquet.
◐ Taste
Entry delivers smooth, creamy coffee and chocolate notes with a full-bodied mouthfeel enhanced by nitrogen bubbles. The mid-palate showcases balanced roasted character with moderate bitterness (30 IBU) that complements rather than dominates. Clean, dry finish with lingering roasted grain notes and a pleasant lack of astringency despite the dark roast profile.
◑ Finish
Clean and dry with impressive clarity, leaving behind subtle coffee and grain notes without lingering harshness. The moderate alcohol (4.2% ABV) contributes to excellent drinkability and a crisp conclusion.
Food Pairing
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